Frisco Shareholder Dispute Lawyers

Shareholder conflict is a governance problem before it becomes a lawsuit. It starts with questions about who may authorize transactions, how information flows to owners, and which remedies are available when confidence breaks down. The right plan restores operational stability first, then uses a precise reading of the governing documents and Texas law to move the matter toward a business-focused resolution.

Whether it’s a conflict between shareholders, allegations of misrepresentation, or a violation of securities regulations, these matters demand careful handling and a firm grasp of corporate law.

Roquemore Skierski’s Fort Worth shareholder dispute lawyers represent business owners, executives, and minority shareholders across Texas in high-stakes disputes. Our clients are actively involved in their companies; they’re founders, investors, and partners who need legal guidance that’s precise, proactive, and designed to protect ownership and value.

When we take on a case, we bring clarity and direction. Whether you’re enforcing your rights as a shareholder or defending your business against securities claims, we develop legal strategies grounded in experience and built for impact. We understand what’s at stake; your equity, your voice, and your future, and we fight to protect it.

Preparing a steady response to a shareholder dispute

When conflict develops among owners, a measured, document driven response protects daily operations while the facts are organized. Confirm who holds current signing authority with banks and key vendors, verify payroll and payables calendars, and pause only extraordinary transactions until the governing documents are understood. Assemble a dated file of minutes, written consents, cap table entries, stock ledgers, and side letters that affect voting, transfers, or buy sell mechanics. A Frisco shareholder dispute lawyer will use this record to support negotiation, targeted court relief, or a structured buyout while customers and employees remain anchored.

Why your shareholder agreement and bylaws control the playbook

Your shareholder agreement and bylaws set voting thresholds, quorum, notice, transfer limits, and rights of first refusal. These provisions determine whether an action requires supermajority approval, whether a meeting is properly called, and whether a buy sell trigger applies. Reading each operative clause and aligning decisions with the text prevents avoidable friction. A Frisco shareholder dispute lawyer will rely on these terms to create leverage and sequence steps that move the matter toward a practical outcome.

Interim court relief that keeps Frisco businesses on track

Texas procedure supplies calibrated tools that maintain the status quo without deciding final merits. Temporary restraining orders and temporary injunctions can pause asset transfers, protect customer lists and inventory, and preserve banking authority while a judge reviews focused affidavits and limited testimony. Where information is blocked, inspection or a targeted accounting may be ordered so money flows and related party transactions are evaluated on complete data. A Frisco shareholder dispute lawyer will tailor these requests to minimize operational disruption.

Direct claims versus derivative claims, in terms owners can use

Business owners and shareholders have two paths to resolution; direct, or derivative claims. Direct claims seek relief for harm to the owner, such as denial of voting rights, improper removal from a board seat, or blocked distributions. Derivative claims address harm to the company, including insider overpayments, diversion of opportunities, or misuse of corporate funds, with recovery paid to the company. Texas courts may relax some steps for closely held entities so claims proceed efficiently. A Frisco shareholder dispute lawyer will map each allegation to the correct posture so remedies match the harm.

Where your matter may be heard and why the forum affects timing

Shareholder disputes arising in Fort Worth may proceed in Tarrant County district courts or, when statutory criteria are met, in the Texas Business Court. Venue depends on forum selection clauses, the size and type of claims, and the parties involved. Forum influences scheduling, motion practice, discovery management, and the route for any appeal, so confirming venue early helps set realistic timelines and control cost. A Fort Worth shareholder dispute lawyer will evaluate these factors at the outset.

Where a Frisco dispute is heard and how venue drives timing

Matters may proceed in Collin or Denton County district courts or, when statutory criteria are met, in the Texas Business Court’s Dallas Division. Forum selection clauses, claim size, and party configuration influence venue. Forum affects scheduling, motion practice, discovery management, and the route for appeal, so confirming venue early helps manage cost and timing. A Frisco shareholder dispute lawyer will analyze venue at intake.

How a Frisco shareholder dispute lawyer moves cases to resolution

Our work always stays aligned with your operating goals. We steady the operating picture, ground decisions in your governing documents, and seek proportionate court relief when it protects company value. Our discovery focuses on decision points and settlement options are structured to preserve customers and teams. If a trial or arbitration is required, documents lead and conclusions follow, so a judge or mediator can fully understand the effect of your dispute.

our Frisco Shareholder Dispute lawyers

Kelvin Roquemore

Founding Partner

Kelvin Roquemore is a Founding Partner of Roquemore Skierski, specializing in business and commercial litigation, with experience in business transactions, complex litigation, M&A, and commercial real estate. With over 25 years of in-house counsel and business litigation experience, he brings a strategic approach to supporting owner-operated small and medium-sized enterprises.

Doug Skierski

Founding Partner

Doug Skierski is a Founding Partner of Roquemore Skierski, and is an A/V-rated attorney with over 20 years of experience in bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, receiverships, and commercial litigation. He holds a J.D. from Southern Methodist University School of Law and has a strong background in complex commercial litigation and arbitration.

D. Shawn Stevens

Of Counsel

Dennis Shawn Stevens is a member of Roquemore Skierski with over 20 years of experience representing clients in business litigation, commercial disputes, and insurance-related claims. He holds a J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center and advises businesses on matters involving breach of contract, construction conflicts, and complex commercial torts.

Mark Ivanyo

Of Counsel

Mark Ivanyo has experience in complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes, product liability, and premises-related claims. He has experience representing businesses in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and administration. Mark holds a J.D. from South Texas College of Law and holds a B.B.A. in Management from Texas State University.

Alyssa Grissom

Paralegal

Alysa S. Grissom is a paralegal at Roquemore Skierski and is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization—an achievement held by fewer than 400 paralegals statewide. She holds an A.A. in Government, an A.A.S. in Paralegal Studies from Austin Community College, and a B.A. in Business, magna cum laude, from Concordia University Texas.